Isaiahsixeight

What Isaiahsixeight does

Isaiahsixeight (legal entity Isaiahsixeight, Inc., also operating as "Isaiah 6:8 Jamaica" and "IS68") is a Christian nonprofit mission organization headquartered at 1868 Southwood Road, Birmingham, Alabama, with operational operations in Port Morant, St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica, conducted through its wholly-owned Jamaican subsidiary IS68 Jamaica, Ltd. The organization's mission began with founder-leader Donnie Cantley's first Jamaica trip in 1996 and was formally incorporated in Alabama in 2007; the Jamaican subsidiary was added in 2011 to enable in-country contracting. Isaiahsixeight runs a portfolio of ministry programs targeting underserved communities in eastern Jamaica, including construction of Basic Schools, churches, and homes for families in need (4 schools and 9+ homes documented to date), Vacation Bible Schools serving 200+ children, a twice-weekly feeding program at Lysson's Special Needs School serving 75 students, weekly soup kitchens reaching ~100 people via the Wesleyan Holiness Church in Port Morant, Christmas meal and gift programs reaching ~200 people annually, and pastoral training delivered in partnership with Birmingham Theological Seminary / Third Millennium Ministries.

The organization has 1–10 employees, comprising a small US leadership team (Donnie Cantley, Terry Fry, Richard/"Doc") and a Jamaican liaison/coordinator (Audrey Lindsay), supplemented by short-term volunteer missionaries (approximately 300 cumulative participants over its history). It uses no proprietary technology — operations rely on basic construction tools, printed/video educational materials, and standard communications including a Weebly-hosted website (is68jamaica.org), PayPal and check donations, Twitter/Facebook, and email newsletters.

The revenue model is donation- and philanthropy-driven: the primary funding source is charitable contributions from US individuals and churches, supplemented by participant fees for short-term mission trips priced at $2,300 USD per person for the 2024 VBS trip (June 29 – July 6, 2024), all-inclusive of airfare, in-country food, lodging, and transportation. The go-to-market is event-driven (short-term mission trips) and community-led (relationships with Jamaican churches and local leaders including Audrey Lindsay and partner pastors), with no formal product pricing. Hurricane Beryl in July 2024 disrupted a planned trip and prompted an emergency relief pivot, which the organization continues to manage as of the most recent documented update in September 2024.

Name

Isaiahsixeight

Legal name

Isaiahsixeight, Inc.

Website

https://is68jamaica.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Isaiahsixeight is a Birmingham, Alabama-based Christian nonprofit mission organization that runs short-term mission trips, construction, Vacation Bible Schools, feeding programs, and pastoral training for underserved communities in St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica, funded by US donations and trip fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Mission & Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Short-term missions
• Christian nonprofit
• Vacation bible school
• Humanitarian construction
• Community feeding programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary funding comes from donations from individuals and churches in the US. Accepts checks and PayPal donations. Receives support from donors for specific projects, feeding programs, construction, and trip sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Isaiahsixeight is a Christian nonprofit that organizes and delivers short-term mission trips from the United States to St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica, where volunteers run Vacation Bible Schools, perform construction and building projects for schools, churches and homes, deliver feeding programs, support a special needs school, and provide pastoral, elderly, and Christmas outreach services. The ministry is donation-funded and volunteer-driven, with each adult mission trip participant paying approximately $2,300 to cover costs.

Product overview

Isaiahsixeight is a Christian mission organization serving St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected ministry programs centered on short-term mission trips, construction projects, and community support services. Core offerings include Vacation Bible Schools at local schools, construction of Basic Schools and churches, Special Needs School support with feeding programs, Christmas programs, pastoral support and men's ministries, elderly care, and Seaside community outreach. Financial support is facilitated through PayPal donations and check payments. The organization is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, with operations based in Port Morant, Jamaica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Short-Term Mission Trips to Jamaica A one-week (typically 7-day) mission trip to Jamaica for up to 140 adult volunteers, costing approximately $2,300 per adult plus per-person airfare plus $200 for children under 12. Designed for US church groups and individual Christian volunteers who want to participate in hands-on missions.
• Vacation Bible School (VBS) Program Volunteer-led Vacation Bible School programming for children in Jamaican communities during mission trips, focused on Christian education and outreach.
• Construction Ministry Volunteer-led construction projects building and improving schools, churches, and homes in St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica.
• Feeding Programs Community feeding programs providing food to children, families, and individuals in need within St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica.
• Special Needs School Support Volunteer and donation-supported assistance for a special needs school serving children with disabilities in St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica.
• Christmas Programs Seasonal Christmas outreach programs in Jamaican communities, providing gifts, celebrations, and ministry to children and families.
• Pastoral Support Pastoral and spiritual support services for pastors, churches, and community members in St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica.
• Elderly and Sick Support Outreach and care services for elderly and sick individuals within St. Thomas Parish communities, including visits and provision of necessities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 200+ children in VBS programs with meals and Bible teaching
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IS68 Jamaica, Ltd.coreOthers · 1 January 2013Jamaican subsidiary corporation incorporated as a nonprofit charitable corporation. Allows organization to act as a business in Jamaica - to enter into contracts, leases, purchase agreements, etc. Filed for tax-exempt status.
• Riverchase United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary church partner that has supported Isaiahsixeight from inception. Conducted Angel Tree program providing Christmas gifts, food, and school uniforms. Sent mission teams and volunteers.
• Audrey LindsaycoreOthersJamaican liaison and basic school teacher who coordinates ongoing work in Jamaica. Delivers food, coordinates programs, distributes supplies, and manages relationships with local communities.
• Wesleyan Holiness Church (Port Morant)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocation of major soup kitchen operation run by Ms. Patsy Lindsay. Church serves as distribution point for food assistance to approximately 100 people weekly.
• Jamaica Evangelistic Association ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner church in Stokes Hall area. IS68 has built a Basic School attached to the church and conducted multiple ministry activities including Bible schools.
• Chase Foundation (Jamaica)minorOthersJamaican foundation that distributes income from national lottery. Built new dormitory at Morant Bay Infirmary nursing home.
• Muirton Boys HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrphanage where IS68 conducted major repairs including flooring, lockers, electrical/plumbing work, water pump installation, and chicken coop renovation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Samaritan's Purse: Large evangelical humanitarian organization that runs short-term mission trips, disaster relief (including Caribbean hurricanes), construction projects, and child sponsorship - operating at vastly larger scale than Isaiahsixeight but in the same faith-based mission and humanitarian category.
• Compassion International: Faith-based child sponsorship organization operating in the Caribbean and Latin America with comparable programs (child sponsorship, educational support, special needs ministry) but at global scale.
• Food For The Poor: Christian nonprofit focused on Caribbean humanitarian relief including housing construction, food distribution, and education support - directly comparable to Isaiahsixeight's mix of construction, feeding programs, and school support in Jamaica.
• ChildFund International: Faith-inspired child sponsorship and community development organization working in the Caribbean and other developing regions with comparable education, nutrition, and community development programs.
• World Vision: Christian humanitarian organization running school construction, feeding programs, child sponsorship, and disaster relief in developing regions including the Caribbean - a broader incumbent in the same niche.
• YWAM (Youth With A Mission): Global evangelical mission organization running short-term mission trips, Bible school programs, and community outreach in the Caribbean and beyond - overlaps substantially with Isaiahsixeight's faith-based service and education programs.

Direct peers

• Adventures in Missions: Short-term mission trip organizer operating in multiple countries with similar volunteer recruitment, training, and trip-based engagement model targeting evangelical Christians.
• Missions.Me (M.E.F.): Short-term Christian mission trip facilitator that recruits, trains, and sends volunteer teams - a similar trip-based volunteer pipeline model targeting US evangelical churches.
• Mission of Hope (Haiti): Faith-based nonprofit operating short-term mission trips, construction projects, school sponsorship, and feeding programs in a single Caribbean country - the closest direct analog to Isaiahsixeight's Jamaica-focused model.
• All God\'s Children International: Christian nonprofit running short-term mission trips, child sponsorship, and construction projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a comparable small-staff, founder-led operational profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/is68jamaica
• Facebookfacebook.com/IsaiahsixeightJamaica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isaiahsixeight-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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